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Commissioners appoint Doug Ashworth to fill Joint Development Authority seat

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners filled a vacancy on the Joint Development Authority left by James McFarlin's resignation.

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July 7, 2025: Appointment of Doug Ashworth to the Joint Development Authority

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What this means now

Where it stands

The Board of Commissioners approved Ashworth's appointment to the Joint Development Authority by a 5-0 vote on July 7, 2025.

The story

James McFarlin resigned from the Joint Development Authority in April 2025, and the Franklin County Board of Commissioners said the position would be advertised.

SourcesApril 29, 2025, Board of Commissioners Work Session Meeting Agenda. Minutes

By late June, the board's work session noted one vacancy on the authority and one application received, from Doug Ashworth.

SourcesJune 24, 2025, Board of Commissioners Work Session Meeting Agenda. Minutes

The appointment of Ashworth went before the board in July and was placed on the meeting agenda.

SourcesJuly 07, 2025, Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda. Agenda

The Board of Commissioners approved Ashworth's appointment to the Joint Development Authority by a 5-0 vote on July 7, 2025.

SourcesJuly 07, 2025, Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda. Minutes

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Joint Development Authority appointment – Doug Ashworth

Joint Development Authority – Appointment (Doug Ashworth)

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Appointment of Doug Ashworth to the Joint Development Authority

Joint Development Authority — Appointment (Doug Ashworth)

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Joint Development Authority vacancy and application from Doug Ashworth

Joint Development Authority — 1 vacancy and 1 application received (Doug Ashworth)

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James McFarlin resignation from the Joint Development Authority

James McFarlin resigned today from the Joint Development Authority and this position will be advertised next week.

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